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Mohoney Family History

Mohoney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Moroney, Mooney, Mahoney, Dohoney, Mohney, Moloney, Looney, Honey

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Where is the Mohoney family from?

You can see how Mohoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohoney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohoney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mohoney family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohoney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mohoney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohoney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mohoney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mohoney. 100% of Mohoney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mohoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohoney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 498 immigration records available for the last name Mohoney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 256 military records available for the last name Mohoney. For the veterans among your Mohoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohoney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mohoney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mohoney in 1969 was 53, and 36 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohoney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohoney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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